Finger-ring.



E. N. BLOCK.

FINGER RING. APPLIOATIONI'ILED .TAN.19, 1914.

1,092,81 9. Patented Apr. 14, 1914.

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COLUMBIA PLANOGRAPH co \SHINGTON D C EDGAR N. BLOCK, OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO EMPIRE STATE RING GOM- PANY, OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK, A COPARTNERSHIP.

FINGER-RING.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 14., 1914.

To all whom it may concern Be it knownthat I, EDGAR N. BLocK, a citizen of the United States, residing at Buffalo, in the county of Erie and State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in Finger-Rings, of which the following is a specification.

The object of this invention is the production of a finger ringof simple construction and neat appearance which will permit of readily changing the ornament, jewel or stone and thereby enable a jeweler to meet the different tastes of his trade without keeping an unduly large stock of goods on hand.

In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 is a side elevation of a finger ring embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is a horizontal section of the same taken in line 2-.2, Fig. 1, looking upwardly. Fig. 3 is an edge view or" the finger ring. Fig. 4 is a vertical section of the same taken in line 4:4:, Fig. 1.

Similar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

The body 1 of the ring is constructed in the form of an annular band having its lower part 2 solid or undivided while its upper part is provided with a circumferential slit or split 3 forming two bridges or arches 4:, 4: which connect opposite ends of the lower solid part 2 of the body. The central parts of the bridges are provided with upwardly projecting claws, prongs or jaws 5 which are arranged in an annular row to form a seat or socket for an ornament 6 such as a precious stone, gem Or jewel. These claws are drawn together by a clamping device for pressing the claws of the bridges against opposite edges or sides of the ornament and hold the latter securely in place on the setting. This clamping device preferably, consists of a screw 7 which is arranged below the ornament and parallel with the axes of the body and passes through an unthreaded opening in one of the bridges and bears against the outer side of the same with its head 8, while'its threaded end engages with a threaded opening in the other bridge. Upon tightening the clamping screw the brldges are drawn together and the claws are caused to grip the ornament while upon loosening the screw the claws and bridges may be spread to release the ornament and permlt another one to be substituted for the same. The claws and bridges are preferably made of one piece of metal and this is sufficiently flexible to permit of opening and closing the claws for interchangeably mount mg ornaments on the body in the manner described.

My improved means of mounting the ornament of a ring is particularly suitable for use in rings commonly known in the trade as a Tiifany setting which is comparatively small and compact inasmuch as my improvements are applicable to such rings without detracting from the neat appearance of the same.

I claim as my invention:

1. A finger ring, comprising a single circular band having its upper part divided circumferentially to form two supporting bridges and each of said bridges being provided with upwardly projecting claws, an ornament or jewel arranged between said claws, and a clamping device connecting said bridges.

2. A finger ring, comprising a single circular band having its upper part divided circumferentially to form two supporting bridges and each of said bridges being provided with upwardly projecting claws, an ornament or jewel arranged between said claws, and a clamping device connecting said bridges and comprising a screw arranged parallel with the axis of the band and having its threaded end engaging with a threaded opening in one of said bridges and its head engaging with the other bridge.

Witness my hand this 16th day of January, 1914.

EDGAR N. BLOCK. Witnesses:

Tnno. L. Porr, ANNA HEIGIS.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. G. 

